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Seven steps to making a New Year resolution and sticking to it.

Around the 1st of January many people around the world make grand plans for the year ahead. A common step to making sure the year kickstarts on a good note is bysetting New Year’s resolutions.

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A New Year’sresolution is a commitment that a person makes to change his life style to thebetter or to quita bad habit in the New Year. However, many of the promisesmade by people are rarely completed.

Here are sevensteps to making a New Year resolution and sticking to it.

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1. Focus Clearly On One Or TwoImportant Goals

It’s understandablethat at this time of year when self-improvement is on your mind, you might wantto change so many things but experience shows these things cannot all beachieved at once. Don’t get overwhelmed and think that you have to reassesseverything in your life. Instead, work toward changing one thing at a time. So,the best approach is to focus clearly on one or two of your most importantgoals and actively work towards it.

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2.Be Realistic

Look back at your previous experience withresolutions. What led to failure? Aiming too high and ignoring reality mighthave led to unachievable goals (at the time). It may be that you resolved tolose too much weight or save an unrealistic amount of money (based on your periodic capabilities). To make progressthis year, set clear short-term goals on your way to a big achievement. It is alot easier that way.

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3.Set A Time Frame

In fact, the time-frame bit is vital for motivation. It isyour barometer for success, the way you assess your short-term progress towardsthe ultimate long-term goal. Buy a calendar or diary so you can plan youractions for the coming weeks or months, and decide when and how often to evaluate.

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4. Create A Plan For Dealing With Setbacks

Do bear in mind that a slip-up is almost inevitable at some point,and you must not let this become an excuse to give up. Once you’ve identified the times that will probably be hardwork out ways to cope with them when they inevitably crop up. Beforeyou set out after success, think about the potential barriers that might get inthe way as it is possible to get lazy, tired or even forget.

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5. Put It Into Writing

People who write down their goals and resolutionsare more likely to achieve them than people who don’t. Writing it down couldhelp you stay committed and commitment is the difference between a successful accomplishmentvs. another resolution that fell apart before Valentine’s Day. Be clear andfirm in your commitment, and do not waver.

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6. Have A Support System

Because there are timeswhereby you might lose motivation, your support network becomes crucial.Carefully choose those people around you who have shown themselves to betrustworthy, supportive friends and explain your plans. Let them know of waysthey can help when the going gets tough. Accepting help from those who care about you and will listen strengthensyour resilience and ability to manage stress caused by your resolution.

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7. Reward Yourself

Rewards are great encouragement to keepyou going during the hardest first days. Let it become something that you’lllook forward to. You deserve it and you’ll have earned it.

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Now you’ve read these tips, whateveryour plans and goals are for 2018, these tips should help you go for it.